Forklift hitting gas line caused explosion at facility near Ypsilanti
HAZMAT crews confirmed no chemicals caused an ongoing public safety concern.
Michigan Coach Makes “Wild” Statement on Bryce Underwood’s Role Under Kyle Whittingham
The offense that turned Bryce Underwood’s starting year into a nightmare is finally turning a corner under Kyle Whittingham. After getting his Utah-dominating staff into Michigan, Whittingham is working to fix Underwood’s issues, which is already gaining praise from their running back coach. Fans expect to see a...
Ann Arbor Township Preserves 24 Acres of Prime Farmland with Moehrle Easement Purchase
The Ann Arbor Township Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from Carolyn Moehrle. The property is 24.123 acres in size with frontage on the north side of Pontiac Trail north of Warren Rd. It is almost entirely prime agricultural soils with four acres of...
What Do Skyline Students Think of The School Lunch?
Worldwide, school lunch has been a heavy topic, including at Skyline High School. The topic usually includes whether the school lunch looks edible or not. But now students are expressing they think it’s too unhealthy. I asked a few Skyline students what they thought about our food and the school store selections that...
Lawsuit aimed at stopping Saline Township data center rejected by Washtenaw County judge
A Washtenaw County judge has turned down a Saline Township resident’s attempt to intervene in the case of the Related Digital Data Center. Kathryn Haushalter’s property is near the ongoing construction site. She claimed township trustees entered a consent judgement with the developers in secret, violating the Open...
Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners gives preliminary approval to two housing brownfields
The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has given preliminary approval to a pair of brownfield plans bringing more affordable housing to Ann Arbor. One brownfield is for the Townie Homes project, which encompasses 26 dwellings on ten parcels scattered around town. The project is being planned by the Ann Arbor...
Decline in health insurance enrollment reflects growing affordability challenges for families
Caroline MacGregor: This is 89.1 WEMU. I'm Caroline MacGregor. And today, we are discussing health insurance and the difficulty for many in affording it. With me today to talk about a noted decline in health insurance enrollment is Jeremy Lapedis. He is the Executive Director of the Washtenaw Health Project. They are...
Woman injured in trip and fall on Ann Arbor sidewalk gets $99,000 in settlement
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is agreeing to pay $99,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a Washtenaw County resident who said she was injured after tripping and falling on a city sidewalk. City Council voted unanimously Thursday night, Feb. 19, to approve the settlement payment for Caitlyn...
Michigan Locals Are Flocking This Gigantic Thrift Store That’s Almost Too Good To Be...
Ever had that moment when you stumble upon something so unexpectedly wonderful that you want to keep it secret but also shout about it from the rooftops?. That’s exactly the dilemma facing Michigan treasure hunters who’ve discovered the Volunteers of America Thrift Store in Westland. This isn’t just...
Man pleads no contest to drunkenly hitting wife with truck, killing her
ANN ARBOR, MI - A man who was previously charged with murder in the death of his wife has pleaded no contest to a different charge. Nicholas Elka, 39, pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated causing death for running over his wife with a truck in 2024, according to court records. He pleaded on Feb. 3 before...
